Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he will not play for another club in Europe, despite being unable to seal a place in the squad under new manager Jose Mourinho. Schweinsteiger, who is yet to make a first team appearance for United this season, has been made to train with the club’s reserves and would be sold after Mourinho signed French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus, according to media reports. “MUFC will be my last club in Europe. I respect other clubs, but Manchester United was the only one which could make me leave Bayern Munich,” Schweinsteiger said on Twitter.…
Author: David Folami
Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an Olympic Games, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. Neymar, who has scored 85 goals in 141 games in his three seasons at Barcelona, was given permission to stay in Brazil until after international games set for early next month. “I think it’s a good decision to grant him (Neymar) that,” Pique told El Mundo Deportivo. “He has earned it. “I’m sure he is very happy and will come with a lot of enthusiasm to Barcelona.” Neymar scored the winning penalty in a…
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration means well for Nigerians, urging support for its developmental programmes. Wogu said this on Monday in Umuahia while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia. “I am advising Nigerians to give Buhari administration the necessary support to realise its economic policies and ideas.” According to him, the planned economic stimulus will go a long way in improving the nation’s economy. Wogu said that the Federal Government’s effort on security was paying off, adding that the anti-corruption programme was also…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the arrest of Joachim Chinakwe who named his dog after the president. Fani-Kayode said further that former president, Goodluck Jonathan was also insulted but he kept his cool. The former minister made his comments via an article titled “Mr. Chinakwe’s dog, the sons of Lucifer and the seed of Al Shaitan”. The article reads in part: When the likes of Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, the former Minister of Education and a hitherto great supporter and friend of the Buhari administration can publicly proclaim that “President Buhari does not deserve to…
The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said lawmakers in the National Assembly have not right to increase the budget. Fashola said since the lawmakers do not have the power to collect tax, they do not have any business tinkering with the budget. The minister also said the Executive and Legislature should collaborate regarding the budget process to avoid friction. The House of Representatives has been in the news lately, following allegations of budget padding levelled against its Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, by the former Chairman of the appropriation committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Speaking on the role of the legislature…
The Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has accused the Nigerian Police of being partial and partisan. He said this following the sealing of the Sharks stadium, Port-Harcourt, venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention on August 17, 2016 by the police. Wike also wondered why the police decided to implement the ruling of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordering the suspension of the PDP convention. Adding that the High Court in River state had earlier mandated the police provide security for the convention. Wike said “The Honorable Justice Okon Abang sat until about 1700…
The Federal Government says it will deepen its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to fund critical projects in health, water and the infrastructure sector. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Monday. Buhari stated this when he received, Dr Ali Madani, the President of the IDB Group at the State House, Abuja. The president commended the bank for supporting several developmental projects across the country. He acknowledged that the bank had funded several people-oriented projects in Osun, Kaduna, Jigawa, Niger, Katsina, Kano…
Former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili has denied reports that she said President Muhammadu Buhari does not deserve to be Nigeria’s leader. Ezekwesili also urged presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu to apologize for attacking her after the false report was published. The former minister and Bring Back Our Girls campaigner made the call via a statement released on August 22, 2016. The statement reads: I woke up yesterday to read a fictitious report credited to me by Sunday Tribune that I claimed President Muhammadu Buhari does not deserve to be president. And on the basis of the fiction weaved together by…
Members of the Transparency Group (TG) in the House of Representatives have said that former Appropriation Committee Chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin is just as guilty as the lawmakers he’s accusing of padding the 2016 budget. Jibrin has accused Speaker, Yakubu Dogara; Deputy Speaker, Yussuff Lasun; Chief Whip, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa; and Minority Leader, Leo Ogor of smuggling N284 billion into the 2016 budget. 10 principal officers of the House have also disowned Jibrin due to the allegations. According to the TG however, Jibrin is also guilty of participating in the alleged padding. “Mr President returned the first budget, which both Senator Danjuma…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has urged the international community to support Nigeria in its bid to resolve an ongoing food crisis in the North-East. The United Nations (UN) had earlier compared the crisis to the situation in Darfur, South Sudan. Saraki made the call via an article published on the website of international publication, The Guardian on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The article, titled “Nigeria cannot overcome its gathering humanitarian crisis alone”, reads: The situation facing internally displaced people in the north-east of Nigeria is fast becoming a full-scale humanitarian crisis and Nigerian authorities and the international community have been…
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka will reportedly lead a dialogue team to facilitate negotiations between the Federal government and militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Dialogue Group, Mr Ballantyne Agiri to New Telegraph. “I was on my own when they invited me to work for them. But I told them that one person cannot hold dialogue with the government, that we should look for eminent Nigerians who have the pedigree to do a good job,” he said. “The moment I mentioned Professor Wole Soyinka, they became interested because, according to them, he…
Nigeria’s battle against Boko Haram will only succeed if it tackles the reasons why people join Islamist militant groups and if the government and its military gain people’s trust, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday. “We also know that beating Boko Haram on the battlefield is only the beginning of what we must do,” Kerry said in a speech in the northern Nigerian city of Sokoto at the start of a visit to the West African nation. “Building public trust in government also requires cooperation from the military and law enforcement. Extremism can’t be defeated through repression…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is back to dishing out her daily doses of advice. The actress cum politician took to Twitter today, August 22, 2016, saying a woman should be financially stable and capable to hold her own. According to her, “I cannot for the life of me understand why a woman will not be financially stable or capable to hold her own should the need arise.” “You are cut off from family n friends. Taken out to another country. You cannot work..you don’t even have a phone..is that not prison?” she asked. Meanwhile, Henshaw has a lot of things…
From rocking a baby to dancing with a mystery lady at a party this year, Don Jazzy is sending subtle marriage hints to fans. The Mavin boss took to Instagram today, August 22, 2016 asking, “Dear future wife, where would you like us to have our wedding?” . He also shared another post asking what kind of designer she wants for her wedding gown. “#DearFutureWife. Designer Marchesa wants to start making this type of Cotton wool feather gown for you. Abeg wetin be your size?” he asked. The music producer seems to be joking but recently, he has been sending…
Nigerian rapper, Oludemilade Martin Alejo, aka Ycee has opened up on school, his career and keeping a girlfriend. The Tinny Entertainment signee in an interview with Naij talks about balancing his studies and being a rapper. According to him, “It’s not easy at all. It all comes down to my management. I have a working team that handles the music front when I have to be in school and school comes first no matter what and it’s great. My management draws out a schedule for me so it’s less stressful than it should be and it’s been working out. I’m…
Rapper, Ruggedman and singer, 9ice, have finally given a confirmation that they have buried the hatchet and are in good terms. The duo has put the past behind them to hit location for the video of their new collaborative effort titled ‘Religion’. Ruggedman captioned the photo as, “What 9ice and I did for the industry with the song Ruggedy Baba is huge and more important than any alleged beef. That’s why I decided to make the new song about our positive contribution to our industry and not about beef. I decided not to add anything about the past in the…
American hip-hop artiste DMX has just welcomed baby number 15 to his ever growing family. DMX who recently spent 6 months in jail over a $400k child support debt welcomed his baby boy, Exodus on Friday, August 19, 2016. According to TMZ, the former ‘Ruff Ryder’ rapper missed the delivery of his 15th child because he was in Arizona when Exodus was born. He however flew to New York for the baby’s first night in the world. DMX’s baby mama is his longtime girlfriend Desiree, who welcomes her first child. He told TMZ he’s overjoyed, calling his new bundle of…
Seems like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and rumoured ex-girlfriend, Cassie, are still together. A few days ago, TMZ reported the pair called their relationship quits following a heated argument after which the police were called. The duo who have been dating for five years are reported to have been engaged in a shouting match inside their car on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, after the singer revealed her intentions to end the relationship. TMZ also reported that Diddy had immediately grabbed Cassie’s phone, and exited the car, scrolling through it in the possible hopes of finding the reason for her plans to…
Today is Yaw’s Birthday. Yaw, a graduate of the Lagos State University with a diploma in Radio, TV,and film production from the English department and a degree in Theater Arts and majoring in Theater Marketing. The media personality took to Instagram today celebrating his day with several throwback photos. “To God be the glory, great things he has done. This day I was born, I am sure I cried like every baby But my mum laughed… Born at the Island Maternity Hospital, Lived on Lawanson St near Zamba, Moved to Ipaja, Moved out to Iba, Hustling Movie industry – Twilight…
Kim Kardashian is currently vacationing with her little ones in Punta Mita, Mexico and she can’t stop showing off that sexy body! The mum of two revealed she has been battling getting rid of her baby fat ever since giving birth to son Saint West in early December. The star dropped about 70 pounds, and to celebrate she took her two kids and some friends on a vacation to Casa Aramara in Punta Mita, Mexico. Kim just proves she’s back and she can’t stop showing off her banging body! The TV personality has been busy detailing her vacation on Snapchat…